2004 GMC Yukon XL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,852miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 10% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,852 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2004 Gmc Yukon Xl speedometer stopped working. It was stuck at 10mph for a couple of days. It went back down to zero but would not register properly after that. It is presently stuck at 120mph even when the car is off. I did contact GM an they said that I would have to bring it in to a dealer for diagnosticts and it would be covered only if it was the instrument panel cluster that was bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10255767, filed 2009-01, 65,500 miles“While towing our boat in hot weather the engine stalls/kills leaving the vehicle with no power steering/brakes etc. Dealer cannot replicate failure, GM has no fix has killed 8 times over 3 years of ownership. I want a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10186530, filed 2007-03, 12,000 miles“While driving 75 MPH on a 102 degree day, my fuel tank was at 1/2 full. The engine stalled and I lost all acceleration, making it dangerous on highway conditions. When I slowed to 20 MPH at the side of the road, I lost all power of steering and brakes. I experienced vapor lock according to the GM certified technician who evaluated my problem the following day (under a cool engine condition).he found no defects with a cool engine on a 60 degree morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10130157, filed 2005-07, 29,109 miles“My car has completely died three times at highway speeds. The first time was july 2004, the second time was early oct 2005 and the last time was jan 19, 05. This has happened in three different states at three very different altitudes. When the car dies I have no brakes, power steering or anything else for that matter. The car will restart after a while. The first time it died, I thought I was going off a cliff on a pass. The last two times were on busy interstates. This is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153178, filed 2006-03, 7,000 miles“This is second GM vehicle that I have had this problem it goes into reduced engine power often.spent over 3,000.00 trying to fix first vehicle and never did. Dealers don't know how to fix. This is dangerous,was passing a truck today on 2 lane road and veh went in to reduced power.will not buy another GM product....”
NHTSA complaint #10453519, filed 2012-03, 123,804 milesRelated recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2004–2006, Chevrolet Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 11 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 8% |
| 2021 | 21 | 9% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
30 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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